hiss

noun

1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

- the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience

Similar word(s): fizzle, hissing, hushing, sibilation

Definition categories: event, noise

2. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

Similar word(s): bird, boo, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort

Definition categories: communication, call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell

verb

1. make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

Similar word(s): sibilate, siss, sizz

Definition categories: communication, emit, utter

2. move with a whooshing sound

Similar word(s): whoosh

Definition categories: motion, go, locomote, move, travel

3. express or utter with a hiss

Similar word(s): sibilate, siss, sizz

Definition categories: communication, mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize

4. show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

Similar word(s): boo

Definition categories: communication, condemn